Well I just found Vindictus on reddit.

Looks like it has a class Character I'll like too

Karok

Thanks Tractors, most of what you just listed are what I'd call world based games, I've tried all of them except marvel heroes.

I've just reached vet ranks in ESO, I'm going to let my sub run out then I'll probably go back to it during my next set of uni holidays.

I like ESO for the character options and the character depth will be the main draw that leads me back, but my partner and my friends aren't big fans of the open world. Apparently seeing other people running about killing the same thing as us, waiting for respawns etc. ruins their immersion...

So we're looking for a new game to play in the evenings, preferably instance based so they can have better immersion.  If we can't find any mmo's I'm guessing we'll give the new divinity game a chance or end up playing through the re-released baldurs gate.

Not really an MMO but, Diablo 3? Apparently a lot better with the expansion now from what I've heard.

Kind of instanced and quest based.

Can't say it's absolutely similar to DDO, but it's not a completly open world like you are saying you do not want.

There are no instance based games out there that I know of similar DDO right now.  I have been trying every new MMO in the hopes, but no,  their "instance dungeons" are not. I did like ESO, but until I can play necromancer, I will not return to the game. It pisses me off how everyone and their mother is a necromancer except you. Yes, that little thing was a dealbreaker after I got to vet levels.

D3 removing the real money auction house killed my love for the game... ya know... because it was a nice boost to my income.  can't play the game anymore because I am not making money. My view of the game is forever tainted.

If you happen to find a decent instance based MMO, let me know.

Wildstar and FF XIV are not instance based. Neither are rift or Terra. The next closest thing comes Neverwinter with their group dungeons. That is about it as per my recollections.

Star trek online is instance based. You share the universe and some space stations with everyone but most missions I did were in seperate instances where every group had an own instance.

But you are probably looking for some fantasy themed game. Can't remember any fantasy MMO that is instance based like ddo.

Epoch wrote on Jul 7^th, 2014 at 6:01am:


Vindictus is compromised soley of instance based dungeons, due to region restrictions I've only been able to play on the chinese server though, so I can't attest much to the story line.

Gameplay is kinda fun and I really do like the combat, the dungeons (so far, level 10) are quite small. They've got 1/2way points so to speak, where once reached you'll load into the next part of the dungeon.  If you ever played Counterstrike, I'd say the dungeon sizes could easily be compared to the map dust.

It is free to play, so it's worth a look, total download including patches is around 9gig.  Sadly due to regional restrictions and my friends lack of fluence in mandarin, I won't be playing it much longer.

TractorsareEpic wrote on Jul 8^th, 2014 at 11:19pm:


I tried using a proxy to bypass the login server then disable it once I was in game to avoid lag.  It resulted in my account being banned within 24h (sadly that's not a record for me, fucking GW2).

I set up an IPSec VPN with an Aussie friend and had good results, but it's honestly too much of a hassle to sort something out for mostly computer illiterate friends.

Currently downloading Startrek.

Booooga wrote on Jul 9^th, 2014 at 3:15am:


You do realize that dungeons and dragons is turn based?

Champions Online as well.  Most of the 'end chain' missions are instanced.  The 'outside' world stuff is generally pretty easy.  There are public missions that can be pains, but they aren't required in the least.

Everything is meant to be soloable.  But, unless you are a lifer or paid sub, you are hella restricted and solo'ing can be really difficult.  This game can be seriously P2W.  Freeform characters can be utterly overpowering up until you face world bosses or team instance bosses, alert bosses, etc.

If you stick with it, buying a free form slot is worth it.  Buying a lifetime sub is 'more' worth it, since 4 free form slots = Lifetime sub cost = all characters freeform.

It is a nice change of pace from DDO; active fast paced combat; with potential for a ton of character mixes.  The bad news is, the game is pretty linear as far as leveling goes.  And some powers totally ruin the game due to how easy they make it (Typhoon, Gatling Gun).

ESO has some instanced dungeons. But...it's boring. The game is just a let down.

Epoch wrote on Jul 10^th, 2014 at 4:46am:


You could try the Vindictus server in Western America, Alaska should be eligible. 

As for ESO, I probably won't play again seriously until they allow unarmed combat. I am really enjoying being a fucking badass in Skyrim.